Silencio 2024 Year in Review:

Pioneering Environmental Intelligence in the DePIN Era

12 min readJan 6, 2025

A Transformative Year for Silencio

2024 was a monumental year for Silencio. As pioneers in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs), we transformed how environmental intelligence is captured and applied. Silencio has evolved from a pioneering network into a global movement, setting benchmarks for tackling noise pollution through Web3 technology.

Through our groundbreaking integration with the peaq, we became the first DePIN for noise intelligence to fully transition on-chain. This achievement solidified our position as a leader in the Web3 ecosystem. With over 500,000 active users, 26 billion data points, and partnerships spanning industries, Silencio is setting the standard for decentralized environmental intelligence.

As we reflect on the past year, we celebrate not only our milestones but also the community, partners, and investors who made this possible. Together, we are building a quieter, smarter, and healthier world.

This year, Silencio achieved transformative milestones:

Full On-Chain Migration: Partnering with peaq to redefine decentralized infrastructure.
Record-Breaking Funding Rounds: Securing $4.8M to fuel our mission.
Unparalleled User Growth: Surpassing 500,000 active users and collecting 26 billion noise data points across 180+ countries.
Beta Airdrop Expansion: Rewarding our community with 7.5% of $SLC tokens.
Next-Gen Product Launches: Revolutionizing noise mapping through a redesigned app, dynamic website, and a Telegram Mini-App.

Silencio isn’t just a platform — it’s a catalyst for change. Together, we’re building a quieter, smarter, and healthier world.

1. The DePIN Revolution: Market Recap

The Rise of DePINs

In 2024, Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) cemented their place as one of the fastest-growing sectors in Web3. With a market cap exceeding $56 billion and projections to hit $3.5 trillion by 2028, DePINs are redefining how infrastructure is owned, governed, and monetized. Sectors like energy, mobility, and environmental intelligence saw exponential innovation.

Silencio’s Role in Shaping DePIN Growth

Silencio led this revolution by setting benchmarks in scaling decentralized environmental intelligence:

Global Presence: Active across 180+ countries, Silencio has built the world’s largest decentralized noise repository.
First-Mover Advantage: Silencio became the first DePIN for noise intelligence to migrate on-chain, pushing boundaries for scalability and transparency.
Empowered Participation: Enabled communities to contribute validated noise data via blockchain, ensuring trust and data integrity.

Key Industry Highlights

DePIN Ecosystem Growth: 1,400+ active projects globally.
Device Proliferation: peaq surpassed 4.5M connected devices, onboarding 40,000+ in the first month.
Economic Impact: DePINs generated $50M in annual recurring revenue, solidifying their role as viable infrastructure solutions.

Silencio exemplifies DePIN’s potential, blending Web3 innovation with real-world impact.

2. peaq and Silencio: Pioneering On-Chain Environmental Intelligence

**Live Dashboard**: Dive into real-time metrics tracking Silencio’s progress.

The First Fully On-Chain DePIN on Peaq

December 2024 marked the beginning of a historic milestone for Silencio as it became the first Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) for noise intelligence to start fully transitioning on-chain using peaq, the blockchain powering the Machine Economy. With migration starting on December 9th, Silencio is redefining how environmental data is captured, validated, and rewarded.

The full migration is set to complete over the coming weeks, enabling our community to fully participate in the decentralized Machine Economy.

Key Achievements

Seamless Migration: Over 44,593 devices have already connected to the Silencio network, with the migration progressing at scale and efficiency.
1,742,058 on-chain transactions processed to date, showcasing scalability and real-world utility.
Daily Peak Engagement: More than 100,000 daily transactions, with diverse activity spanning street measurements, venue insights, and consent management.
Active Contributors: A consistent 6,386 Daily Active Users (DAUs) driving network growth and engagement.

(Note: Numbers may differ as we progressively migrate Silencio’s users and app activity on-chain following our launch on December 9th, 2024.)

For a detailed view, explore our dashboards:

Silencio Network Profile: An overview of published dashboards and queries.
Live Dashboard: Dive into real-time metrics tracking Silencio’s progress.

Silencio and Peaq: A Game-Changing Partnership

The partnership with peaq provides Silencio with a cutting-edge infrastructure, offering unparalleled benefits for our users and the broader DePIN ecosystem.

Why Peaq?

Scalability at Its Core: peaq’s architecture supports thousands of transactions per second, ensuring no performance bottlenecks as Silencio expands globally.
Low Operational Costs: Minimal transaction fees make scaling sustainable while enhancing the economic viability of the network.
Decentralized Device Identity (DID): Secure and verifiable connections between contributors and devices enhance trust and ensure seamless onboarding.
Energy-Efficient Blockchain: peaq’s commitment to sustainability aligns with Silencio’s goal to minimize environmental impact while driving innovation.

Driving Value in the DePIN Ecosystem

Silencio’s on-chain migration not only strengthens its own network but also contributes to peaq’s Machine Economy vision, where value is equitably distributed among participants.

Silencio’s Impact on the DePIN Ecosystem:

Enhanced Transparency: Every contribution and transaction is traceable, ensuring trust and accountability across the network.
Global Reach: With peaq’s infrastructure, Silencio is poised to expand into new data categories.
Empowering Communities: Silencio transforms environmental intelligence into a collaborative effort, rewarding participants for their contributions.

What’s Next?

Silencio is proud to be the first DePIN to launch a token on peaq, setting the stage for future growth and innovation. This collaboration has positioned Silencio at the forefront of decentralized environmental intelligence, paving the way for a new era in how communities interact with and benefit from real-world data.

3. Product Launches and updates: Innovation at Every Step

2024 was a landmark year for product innovation at Silencio. Our mission to turn noise into actionable intelligence was realized through transformative launches that enhanced user experience, expanded capabilities, and maximized rewards.

The Silencio App: A New Standard for Noise Data Collection

**Download the app now** on App Store or Google Play.

2024 brought a monumental transformation to the Silencio app, positioning it as the most advanced tool for decentralized noise intelligence. The new app is not just an upgrade; it’s a paradigm shift in how noise data is measured, visualized, and utilized.

Key Features:

Complete Interface Overhaul: A sleek, intuitive design for seamless user interaction, catering to both new and experienced Silencians.
Powerful Explorer Tool: Dive into granular noise analytics by location, time, and venue, empowering informed decisions about living spaces, event locations, and more.
Live Mapping: Real-time noise data visualization that transforms individual measurements into a global noise landscape.
Social Sharing with Noise Snapshots: Spread awareness by capturing and sharing live noise readings directly to social platforms.
Enhanced Rewards & Airdrop Tracker: Real-time reward tracking with a dedicated $SLC airdrop progress tracker to maximize user engagement and contributions.
Marketplace/Shop: Turn contributions into tangible benefits by redeeming in-app coins for exclusive items in the Silencio Shop.

Impact: The revamped app empowers users to actively contribute to environmental intelligence while being rewarded, reinforcing Silencio’s mission of making noise data accessible, actionable, and meaningful.

Download the app now on App Store or Google Play.

Silencio Website: Your Gateway to Decentralized Noise Intelligence

**Explore the new website:** https://www.silencio.network/

To complement the new app, Silencio launched a redesigned website that serves as the central hub for everything Silencio. It’s not just a facelift — it’s a strategic platform for showcasing our mission, milestones, and resources.

Key Highlights:

Dynamic Design: A fresh, engaging look that captures the essence of Silencio’s mission.
Centralized Information Hub: Dive into detailed insights on noise data, app updates, tokenomics, and the Silencio ecosystem.
User-Centric Navigation: Intuitive pathways for newcomers and seasoned users to explore Silencio’s features and contributions.

Explore the new website: https://www.silencio.network/

Silencio Telegram Mini-App: Your Gateway to Rewards

In November, we also launched the Silencio Telegram Mini-App, making it easier than ever for users to access our ecosystem and start earning rewards.

Seamless Onboarding: New users could join effortlessly by syncing their accounts via Telegram.
Instant Rewards: Users received 400 in-app coins upon signing up/
Referral Simplification: Existing users benefited from streamlined sharing and reward tracking, driving network expansion.

Explore the Telegram Mini-App here.

Integrated Feedback Loops

User feedback played a crucial role in shaping these updates. Through surveys, beta testing programs, and open channels like Discord and Telegram, we ensured the new app and website met the needs of our global community.

Impact Highlights

User Engagement: App ratings surged to 4.8 on iOS and 4.7 on Android, reflecting widespread satisfaction.
Community Growth: The redesigned platform catalyzed an influx of new users, with 43,000 joining in November alone and more than 75,000 in December .

By combining cutting-edge technology with user-centric design, the new Silencio app and website are driving unprecedented growth and impact. Together, they form the foundation for a future where noise data fuels smarter, quieter living.

4. Cheater Detection: A Commitment to Integrity

In 2024, Silencio launched Phase I of its Integrity Initiative, solidifying its stance as a trusted platform for genuine contributions. By implementing robust anti-cheating measures, Silencio ensures fairness across its ecosystem.

Key Measures:

Fair Rankings: League standings now reflect authentic contributions, reinforcing user trust.
Accurate Rewards: $SLC payouts are aligned with validated activity, ensuring fairness for all contributors.
Fraudulent Account Review: Suspicious accounts are flagged and subjected to a transparent review process. Confirmed fraudulent accounts face deletion to maintain data integrity.

Why It Matters:

Trust and Authenticity: These measures guarantee that Silencio’s data is reliable and actionable.
User Empowerment: Genuine contributors are rewarded fairly, fostering a vibrant, engaged community.

Next Steps: Silencio remains committed to enhancing transparency and integrity, making it the most trusted decentralized noise intelligence platform.

5. Beta Airdrop: Empowering the Silencio Community in 2024

In 2024, Silencio through the Blocksound Foundation expanded its Beta Airdrop allocation from 3% to 7.5% of the $SLC supply, further rewarding our rapidly growing community of contributors. This decision underscored our commitment to empowering users and fostering deep engagement within the DePIN ecosystem.

Key Highlights:

Diamond Hands Bonus: Increased from 1.5B $SLC to 4B $SLC, benefiting a broader pool of loyal users.
Leagues-Based Rewards: Allocated 3.15B $SLC to reward active participants across competitive tiers.

Lucky Silencian Bonus: 350M $SLC reserved for 1000 random contributors with a minimum balance of 10,000 In-App coins to become elegible, ensuring inclusivity.

This expansion drove record-breaking engagement, boosting contributions from over 460,000 users and collecting 26 billion data points, solidifying Silencio as a leader in decentralized noise intelligence.

The Beta Airdrop wasn’t just a campaign; it was a testament to our community-first approach, laying a strong foundation for our Token Generation Event (TGE) and future growth.

Thank you to every Silencian who made this year extraordinary. Together, we’re shaping the future of environmental intelligence.

6. Metrics: Scaling Noise Intelligence to Global Heights

2024 marked a defining year for Silencio, where every click, measurement, and contribution came together to redefine what’s possible in decentralized environmental intelligence. Here’s the story told by the numbers:

Global Activity Metrics: Mapping the Soundscape

+33M Noise Measurements: A testament to the commitment of our contributors, capturing data from streets, parks, and venues across 180+ countries.
+8.2M Venue Measurements: These contributions enriched our datasets, making Silencio the go-to platform for hyper-local noise intelligence.
+5M Unique Venues: Mapped globally, each representing a unique piece of the world’s auditory landscape.
+650M Hexagons Covered: From bustling cities to serene countrysides, our reach spanned an unprecedented area.
21.7B Data Points: Validated, actionable noise data contributed by the Silencio community in a single year.
December 2024 Milestone: Silencio users contributed 31.3 million noise data points in December alone, a remarkable 18.3% growth from November.
Daily Engagement: On peak days, Silencio recorded 120,000+ events globally, capturing hyper-localized insights in real-time.

Economic and Community Growth: A Movement, Not Just a Platform

+410,000 New Silencians: Adding the equivalent of a large city to our ecosystem, each user contributing to the world’s most comprehensive noise intelligence repository.
229,608 Referrals: Fueled by our referral program, demonstrating the power of peer-to-peer advocacy.
106,851 Organic Users: Attracted by Silencio’s growing reputation as a leader in noise mapping and community-driven data.

7. Community: The Power Behind Silencio’s Mission

2024 wasn’t just about building the world’s largest decentralized noise intelligence platform; it was about empowering a community to drive real-world change. Our Silencians didn’t just participate — they transformed campaigns into movements, statistics into milestones, and noise data into global impact.

Unprecedented Community Growth

This year, Silencio’s community exploded across multiple channels, solidifying our presence as a leader in the DePIN ecosystem:

X (formerly Twitter): Grew from 8,000 followers to an astounding 112,000, achieving a 1,300% growth rate and becoming a focal point for updates, announcements, and user engagement.
Discord: Now home to over 74,000 members, fostering discussions, support, and collaboration on decentralized environmental intelligence.
Telegram: Surpassed 49,000 participants, creating an active space for sharing insights and campaign updates.

This exponential growth reflects a shared passion for Silencio’s mission and our community-first approach to Web3 adoption.

Campaigns That Made Noise

We didn’t just grow our community; we engaged them through campaigns that brought creativity, action, and impact to the forefront:

Explorer Challenge: Mapping the Uncharted
The Rise of Sam: A Community Icon: Sam, the Noise Hunter, became the face of our fight against noise pollution. Through a series of three videos, including the #NoiseHunterChallenge, users were encouraged to share their loudest, funniest, or most impactful noise stories.
Referral Program: Powered by Silencians
Encouraged community growth through a 20% referral bonus, directly benefiting both referrers and new participants.
Over 229,000 users joined, showcasing the strength of peer-to-peer advocacy.

Silencio Ambassador Program: A New Era of Advocacy

Launched in November, the Ambassador Program mobilized dedicated users to amplify Silencio’s mission globally:

11 Ambassadors in 40+ countries began driving growth and awareness through creative, impactful content.
Expansion Plan: With additional resources and incentives, Silencio aims to grow the Ambassador Program, scaling its global impact.

Key Community Achievements

Engagement: Campaigns like the #NoiseHunterChallenge turned passive followers into active contributors, with hundreds of submissions highlighting noise pollution worldwide.
Retention: Gamified initiatives and community challenges fostered deeper user engagement, reflected in record-breaking DAU (Daily Active Users) on the platform.
Advocacy: The referral program not only drove growth but transformed users into ambassadors for Silencio’s mission.

8. Financial Milestones: Driving Growth

In 2024, Silencio Network achieved significant financial milestones, securing a total of $4.8 million in funding over two rounds from nine investors.

Pre-Seed Funding:

In February 2024, Silencio raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Borderless Capital, with participation from Moonrock Capital, Master Ventures, and others.

Seed Funding:

In December 2024, Silencio secured an additional $2.5 million in seed funding, led by Blockchange Ventures, with continued support from Borderless Capital and Master Ventures, and new strategic backers such as Blockchain Founders Fund, Prosper GmbH & Co. KG, and Advanced Blockchain AG.

Community-First Token Allocation:

In December of 2024, through a strategic partnership with Legion, Silencio generated $112 million in allocation requests, surpassing its $500,000 raise target by over 220 times. However, Silencio intentionally accepted only $1.3 million, prioritizing community incentives over large-scale capital intake to foster long-term, decentralized growth.

These financial achievements underscore Silencio’s leadership in leveraging blockchain technology to address real-world challenges, while maintaining a strong commitment to community-driven growth and innovation.

9. Vision for 2025: Scaling Impact

As we look to the future, Silencio is poised to lead the next wave of DePIN innovation:

TGE Launch: Expanding $SLC token utility to include governance, staking, and premium features.
Expanding sensor deployment for greater data coverage.
Advancing AI and predictive analytics for noise trend forecasting.
Enhancing the Silencio app’s features to drive user engagement and retention.
Building partnerships with governments and industry leaders for broader adoption of noise-level data.

Closing Remarks

2024 was a year of transformation for Silencio, our community, and the DePIN ecosystem. Together, we’ve proven that decentralized environmental intelligence is not just a concept — it’s the future. As we enter 2025, we remain committed to scaling our impact, fostering innovation, and building a quieter, smarter world.

Join us on this journey.